Between 2003 and 2005 there were over 150,000 admissions in Malaysian government hospitals due to children’s accidental injuries (aged 0-19 years old). When we think of childhood safety, we need to remember that young children don’t understand the concept of hazards or what is safe or unsafe. Normal physical development, curiosity or boredom will expose […]
What to look for in a Childcare Centre Checklist
The importance of choosing the right care environment for your child cannot be over exaggerated. Children are not only vulnerable, they are impressionable. They need a safe and happy environment surrounded by care givers who are adequately trained and who care about their physical and mental well being. The first five years of your child’s […]
Stranger Safety Skills
Children are naturally explorative, especially in new places with new things. This makes it difficult for parents as they need to be constantly vigilant of their child’s whereabouts and actions in order to keep them safe. Strangers can sometimes be helpful and assist your child; they can also be a source of harm or danger. […]
Child Safety in Public Places
Children are naturally exploitative, especially in new places with new things. It can be exciting being somewhere different! This makes it especially hard for parents as they need to be constantly vigilant of their child’s whereabouts and actions when in public places (shopping mall, park, festival) in order to keep them safe. Read through the […]
